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portrayal

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /pɔːrˈtreɪəl/ · UK /pɔːˈtreɪəl/

portrayal means: The way someone or something is shown or described in words, film, or performance.

noun

WAY OF DESCRIBINGB2

The way someone or something is shown or described in words, film, or performance.

  • The film gives a warm portrayal of family life.
  • His portrayal of the king won an award.
  • Are these media portrayals of teenagers fair?

How to use it: a portrayal of someone/something as something (She rejected the newspaper's portrayal of her as a troublemaker.)

Similar words: depiction, representation, description

Common phrases: a portrayal of someone, a negative portrayal, a realistic portrayal

ARTISTIC IMAGEC1

A picture or other artwork showing a person, place, or event.

  • The gallery displayed a portrayal of the queen.
  • His painted portrayals of mountains use very bright colors.
  • This portrayal of the battle fills an entire wall.

How to use it: a portrayal of someone/something (The painting is a peaceful portrayal of village life.)

Similar words: depiction, representation, picture

Common phrases: a portrayal of someone, an artistic portrayal, a painted portrayal

Questions about portrayal

What does portrayal mean?

The way someone or something is shown or described in words, film, or performance.

What is portrayal in other languages?

Türkçe: betimleme · Español: representación · Français: représentation · Deutsch: Darstellung · Italiano: rappresentazione · 日本語: 描写

How do you pronounce portrayal?

In American English /pɔːrˈtreɪəl/; in British English /pɔːˈtreɪəl/.

How do you use portrayal in a sentence?

The film gives a warm portrayal of family life. His portrayal of the king won an award.

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